Intro
Hi. 👋
I'm Rilton.
I design products that need clarity, trust, and scale.
Product designer with 12+ years of experience connecting user research, design systems, and implementation — helping teams simplify complexity and ship better products.
The Philosophy
Design for clarity. Built for real use.
Research to Ship
I like to get involved early, while the problem is still being shaped. From there, I work with real users, real constraints, and real teams — and I keep learning after launch by looking at what happens in production.
Context Before Solution
I don't start with screens. I start by understanding what the product is costing the business and where it is failing people — in support, conversion, trust, or adoption. That context changes what is worth solving.
Design System as a Product
A design system only matters if people use it well. I see systems as products: they need clarity, governance, communication, and adoption — not just components.
Cases
Experience
For 4 years, I worked on products where clarity and execution were critical — including Pix, the evolution of the Jade Design System, and an internal admin platform that unified 6–8 fragmented tools into one experience.
I designed interactive digital experiences across TV and online platforms, including innovation concepts for broadcast, shoppable video, and browser-based AR for projects like Copa do Brasil 2021.
My background in front-end and graphic design still shapes how I work today — helping me collaborate closely with engineers, prototype with more depth, and move ideas more smoothly into implementation.
"Rilton is a [[hl1]], highly committed to his goals. When he worked with us, he [[hl2]] and treated our agency as his own. I recommend him 100%."
"Rilton is the kind of designer who [[hl1]]. Beyond his sharp eye for detail and [[hl2]], what sets Rilton apart is how [[hl3]], always willing to invest time in the people around him."
"It was a true pleasure to lead Rilton on the Design System team. He is an exceptionally committed and complete designer, with strong front-end skills that set him apart. Within the Design System specifically, he raised the quality bar on every component he touched."
André Rolla
Product Design Manager @ Stone
Available for thoughtful product work